How shall I perpetuate an honorable name among men?
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Creator | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 |
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Title | How shall I perpetuate an honorable name among men? |
Dates | 1809-1864 |
Abstract | An essay by Edward Hitchcock discussing man's desire to be remembered, and how the wealthy can achieve this by giving donations to educational institutions. Hitchcock suggests donations to found a professorship or curatorship, erect a new building, purchase books for the institution's library, or purchase specimen collections or classroom apparatuses. |
Notes | The item is undated. Dates provided are taken from the dates applied to the item's series. |
Physical Description | 1 item (6 pages) |
Languages | English |
Genre | Notes |
Genre | Essays |
Subject | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Archives |
Subject | Universities and colleges – Charitable contributions |
Part of | Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers |
Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
Shelf Location | Box 22 Folder 23 |
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